Becker’s Dental Review - DSO + Dental News

Here are seven notable DSO acquisitions Becker’s has covered in the last 100 days: 1. Denver-based Lone Peak Dental Group acquired the practice of pediatric dentist Deborah Ashcraft, DMD, in North Augusta, S.C.  2. Dallas-based Smile Doctors completed two expansion…

The Department of Education will end the Saving on a Valuable Education program under a proposed settlement with the state of Missouri. Five notes:  1. SAVE is an income-driven repayment plan introduced in 2023 to cap monthly federal student loan…

A federal appeals court has rejected a request for a decision that denied class certification in an ongoing antitrust case against Delta Dental, according to a Dec. 10 news release from the American Dental Association.  Here are five things to…

Reimbursement rates in most states fall below 50% of dentist charges and 60% of private insurance reimbursement, according to new data from the American Dental Association. The ADA recently released its “Dental Care in Medicaid Programs” report with updated information…

Reimbursement rates in most states fall below 50% of dentist charges and 60% of private insurance reimbursement, according to new data from the American Dental Association. The ADA recently released its “Dental Care in Medicaid Programs” report with updated information…

Eighteen states have expanded their benefits since 2021, according to new data from the American Dental Association’s Health Policy Institute.  The ADA recently released its “Dental Care in Medicaid Programs” report with updated information on dentist participation, dental care utilization,…

Here are 10 updates on the advancement of integrated medical-dental care from this year: 1. PDS Health Technologies, part of Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health, partnered with the University of Michigan School of Dentistry to implement Epic for integrated healthcare. 2.…

Nearly 284 million Americans receive dental benefits, according to the National Association of Dental Plans’ 2025 Dental Benefits Report. The NADP released its annual report Dec. 9 showcasing key trends in dental benefit plans and enrollment. Six notes from the…

Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health has had a year filled with technology advancements, industry partnerships and practice openings. Here are 20 moves from the company this year: 1. The company launched PDS Health Technologies, expanding access to its technology, services and…

Upgrading and integrating new technologies, expanding footprints and enhancing training programs are three items and initiatives that dentists and dental executives are planning to invest in once the calendar flips to 2026.  Making the proper investments is crucial for dental…